Boylan slams EU inaction on trade with Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed the EU for failing to take decisive action on the EU-Israel association agreement. The Dublin MEP spoke after the EU confirmed that no decision would be made until July at the earliest. Lynn said: “Today’s decision is utter cowardice from the EU. “The EU’s own review found that […]
Questions raised following Von Der Leyen phone call with Netanyahu
Sinn Féin MEPs Kathleen Funchion and Lynn Boylan have questioned the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, over a telephone conversation she had with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Ms Funchion questioned whether or not Ms. von der Leyen raised the arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Speaking from […]
Israel’s blocking of humanitarian aid ship and detaining crew a despicable act
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Israel for intercepting a ship of humanitarian supplies from travelling to Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “The aid ship Madleen was stopped and boarded by the Israeli Navy while carrying vital supplies for the people of Gaza. “The crew were intercepted in international waters – where the Israeli […]
MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion write to Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion have tonight written to the Israeli authorities demanding safe passage for the Madleen humanitarian vessel and all the crew on board. They reiterated to the Israeli Government that any interference with this mission, whether through interception, seizure, or detention, would constitute a serious breach of multiple bodies […]
Time to renew international support for UNRWA
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has called for all countries to renew their full support for UNRWA as Israel attempts to starve the people of Gaza. The Dublin MEP said: “Yesterday I hosted a meeting with UNRWA in Brussels for an update on the situation in Gaza and the challenges they face in delivering aid. […]
Brussels meeting hears Occupied Territories Bill must be passed
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has said that the government must urgently pass the Occupied Territories Bill amid the continued inaction of the EU against Israel. Speaking after hosting a meeting of MEPs and activists in Brussels, the MEP Boylan said: “Activists and MEPs came together in Brussels at this meeting to discuss the importance of the […]
MEP Boylan to hold Brussels event in support of the Occupied Territories Bill
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan, will hold an event in Brussels tomorrow, 14 May 2025, at 5:30pm (Irish time) in support of the Occupied Territories Bill, discussing the need to urgently pass the bill in full. MEP Boylan said: “The government must urgently pass the Occupied Territories Bill. “This evening, I will host […]
Taoiseach must challenge Kaja Kallas’ abandonment of UNRWA
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan, has today called on the Taoiseach Michéal Martin to urgently challenge the offer made by High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to Israeli authorities to assist in replacing UNRWA. MEP Boylan said: “This is the latest in the EU’s shameful complicity […]
It is now or never for the international community to finally stand up to Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has again urged world leaders to finally do the right thing and stand up to Israel and its genocide against Palestine. The Dublin MEP made her comments ahead of a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the latest escalations in Israel’s barbarism. Boylan MEP said: “The world has […]
Fine Gael MEPs vote against stopping the sale of weapons to Israel
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has slammed Fine Gael MEPs for voting against stopping the EU selling weapons to Israel. The Dublin MEP said: “It is utterly appalling that the Fine Gael MEPs voted against stopping the EU from continuing to sell weapons to Israel. “Day and night, we see the very real human cost […]
